Sep 29, 2017 · Vladimir Horowitz, one of the greatest pianists of all time, played with flat fingers, and nobody’s telling him off? How did he get away with it? Well, Horowitz’s technique was …

If you’ve taken piano lessons and listened to your teacher, they undoubtedly told you to play with rounded fingers – having your hand shaped like you’re holding a ball. If this is true, then why …

Mar 24, 2014 · Then try playing the way Horowitz did it with the flat fingers and very low seating position, both of which lose mechanical leverage. Playing this way on a regularly weighted …

Feb 6, 2023 · Russian pianist, Vladimir Horowitz’s hand size was not known. However, it is very well known that he had big hands. His hands might have looked bigger because they spread …

The flat-finger technique, taught by Blumenfeld, was another key part of Horowitz’s approach, which Horowitz proudly claimed to come from the Russian piano tradition of Anton Rubinstein. …

Mar 11, 2019 · Did Horowitz Really Play the Piano with Flat Fingers? If you've taken piano lessons and listened to your teacher, they undoubtedly told you to play with rounded fingers......

Aug 17, 2007 · However, V. Horowitz demonstrated that the flat, or straight, finger position is very useful. Here we discuss why the flat finger position is not only useful but is also an essential …

Dec 31, 2015 · Horowitz uses what I call a slap-and-caress approach, both vertically and horizontally. The best way to get a feel for Horowitz’ technique is to flatten out the hand and …

Feb 7, 2009 · He sits low stooped over the keyboard with his hand flat and his wrists low down almost as if he was hooking his hands onto the keyboard. This position enables great leverage …

He had worked out his own technique, one that ran counter to established traditions of hand and arm. His hands were turned out; he used a low wrist and flat fingers; the little finger of his right …